DERMAdoctor Blog

Taking care of oily skin is not an easy task. Although oily skin is largely hereditary, there are things that you can do to help alleviate it. One of these things is to be watchful of the ingredients that are in the products you use on your face. However, it’s hard to find just the right one [...]

This season is the time for renewal, and even your nails are on board for a change. Cold weather slows the growth of finger and toenails, and now that the warmer weather is blowing in, you may notice that yours start lengthening a little bit faster than they were before. Plus, brightening up your di [...]

Ingrown hairs are unsightly bumps that are one side effect of shaving, waxing and other types of hair removal. Ingrown hairs, which are also referred to as razor bumps, are caused when the hair becomes clogged inside of the hair follicle; in some cases, the hair grows into the skin, thus resulting [...]

Protecting your skin from harmful rays is important any time of year, but it should be a top priority in the months when the sun’s glow is most intense. But regardless of all the scary skin-cancer statistics, there are women who think their personal genetics make their skin immune, or they just tu [...]

Four Skincare Mistakes You May Not Realize You’re Making
1. Don't pick that blackhead! Picking at blackheads and other skin blemishes is at the top of the list. Some skincare experts say it's okay as long as you are using an extractor, clean hands, or a clean washcloth. We say no. Trying to pop bl [...]